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Posted December 6, 2006 07:37 am

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TODAY

"A Christmas Tradition"

Ongoing performances of "A Christmas Tradition" will run 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 23 at the Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. Visit www.savannahtheatre.com.

5-7 p.m. Dec. 6, Magnolia Hall, 507 Whitaker St. Paula S. Wallace will sign the newly released "A House in the South: Old-fashioned Graciousness for New-fashioned Times." Free and open to the public. Call 525-5225 or 247-2033.

THURSDAY

"The Southern Century"

6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Gallery 33 West, 33 W. Main St., Statesboro. Delma E. Presley will sign limited edition bookplates for his new book, "The Southern Century," the official centennial history of Georgia Southern University. Cost: $20 per person; includes admission, bookplate and light refreshments. Guests are invited to bring a wrapped, hard-cover book for a book exchange game at 7:30 p.m. Call (912) 681-5115.

The Savannah Council on World Affairs and Ron Josey of Sterne Agee, Skidaway Island, present "National Strategy Options for a New Era." William T. Pendley, Rear Admiral U.S. Navy, Retired, will discuss how the present era demands that the U.S. adopt a new national strategy. The program will be 8 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. There will be a membership social at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.savannahCWA.org.

FRIDAY

Fort Pulaski Candlelantern Tours

6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 15 and 16, Fort Pulaski National Monument. Tours will recreate the Confederate Nog party of 1861. Advance reservations required. Entrance fee: $3 per adult; children 15 years and under free, but must be issued a ticket. No credit cards accepted. Call 786-5787 between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Reservations not accepted after Dec. 8.

Holiday Open House

5-9 p.m. Dec. 8, Wright Square. Performances by St. Vincent's Choral Group and the Lutheran Church of the Ascension Adult Hand Bell Choir. Call 650-1845.

Noon-4 p.m. afternoon tour, 5-8 p.m. candlelight tour, Dec. 9, through Savannah's Landmark Historic District. Tour of private, historic homes and Bed and Breakfasts to view the exquisite holiday decorations. Tickets: $30 each tour; $50 for both tours; 10 percent discount for groups of 20 or more. Tickets can be purchased at www.dnaholidaytour.com or day of the tour at Lucas Theatre. Ticket pick-up on day of the tour only in the lobby of the Lucas Theatre. For information, call 236-8362 or visit www.dnaholidaytour.com.

Christmas Dance

8 p.m.-midnight Dec. 9, American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Hosted by the American Legion Women's Auxiliary. Music by Night Rhythm. Call 898-4809 or 233-9277.

7-9 p.m. Dec. 16, Fort King George Historic Site, Darien. Dinner will be at the soldier's barracks and will include early 18th century courses. Cost: $30 per person for dinner. Proceeds benefit the Garrison of Fort King George. Reservations required by Dec. 9. Call (912) 437-4770.

2-7 p.m. Dec. 10, Tybee Island. A Holiday Market will also be at Hall of Trees in the old Tybee School. Market will feature handmade ornaments, baked goods, holiday snacks, Christmas cards, jewelry and other items. St. Michael's choir will sing at 4 p.m. Silent auction or trees and wreaths. Tickets: $20. Call 786-9622. Tickets also available at several Tybee businesses including the Visitor's Center and Gallery by the Sea.

3 p.m. Dec. 11, Emma Kelly Theater at the Averitt Center for the Arts in downtown Statesboro. Headlining the festival are the Three Celtic Tenors. Cost: $26 adults; $24 children 12 and under. The festival completes the Seven Nations Series. Call (912) 212-ARTS.

Bonaventure Historical Society

Will conduct tours of the historic sections of the cemetery at 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Dec. 10. Reservations are not necessary. Free; donations appreciated. Call 921-1409.

Children's Holiday Afternoons

SCAD Museum of Art and the Newton Center for British American Studies will sponsor holiday storytelling and ornament-decorating events for children ages 5-12, accompanied by an adult. All events are at the Museum, 227 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd. Free and open to the public. For times and events, call 525-7191 or visit the Museum.

7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13, University of South Carolina Beaufort, Beaufort Performing Arts Center. Performed by the Columbia City Ballet. Tickets: $30-$40; half price for children under 12. Call (843) 521-4145.

Sesame Street Live

7 p.m. Dec. 12, Savannah Civic Center, Johnny Mercer Theater. "Elmo's Coloring Book." Tickets: $12-$25. Service charges may apply. Children 1 year and up are required to have a ticket.

Holiday Potluck

6 p.m. Oatland Island Education Center, 711 Sandtown Road. Learn about the natural history of the wood stork. Bring a favorite dish to share with eight-10 people. Call 598-1980 with choice of food.

Asylum Street Spankers

Will perform Dec. 12, American Legion Post 135. For information on the group, visit www.asylumstreetspankers.com.

Christmas Luncheon

Noon Dec. 16, Johnny Harris Restaurant, 1651 E. Victory Drive. Hosted by Bonaventure, Lachlan McIntosh and Savannah Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Members should make reservations through their chapters. Reservations required by Dec. 12. Call 691-2421.

5 p.m. Dec. 16, Johnson square. Participants will travel on holiday trolleys to the SCAD Museum of Art, Red Gallery, Pinnacle Gallery and Pei Ling Chan Gallery, ending at City Market. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served in Johnson square. City market will host a reception in the courtyard. Call 644-6452 or e-mail lsimpson@savannahvisit.com.

7 p.m. Dec. 17, Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. "Jesus Camp." Presented by Reel Savannah Film Group. The 2006 documentary looks into an intense training group that recruits born-again Christian children to become an active part of America's political future. Tickets: $8. Call 525-5050 or visit www.lucastheatre.com.

Community Carol Sing

5 p.m. Dec. 17, the Village near the clock tower, Skidaway Village Walk. Singing traditional carols outdoors at dusk. The Ceremonial Brass will accompany the caroling and will play several favorite seasonal selections. Rain location: St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 3 Westridge Road.

6-8:30 p.m. nightly Dec. 26-30, Davenport House, 324 E. State St. at Columbia Square. House museum will be open for evening tours exploring the December celebrations of the early 19th century. Admission: adults $8 in advance, $10 at the door; children ages 6-18 are $5 in advance, $7 at the door. For information or to reserve a place, call 236-8097 or e-mail jcredle@savbusiness.net.

Welfare simulation developed by the Rowel (Reform Organization of Welfare) Education Association in St. Louis, Mo. Groups of 35-75 people assume roles in 26 typical families living in poverty. The goal of each family is to survive for one month or four 15-minute "weeks." In this time, the participants must maintain secure shelter, utilities, feed their families, make loan payments, meet living expenses such as transportation, handle unexpected emergencies, access local support services and keep their children in school - all while subsisting at or below the poverty level. Open to anyone who wants to learn more about the poverty problem in Savannah. Registration required; participation is free. To register, call 644-6439 or e-mail sjones@savannahchamber.com.

8 p.m. Feb. 3, Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Tickets are free; seating is reserved. Tickets available at the SCAD box office at 216 E. Broughton St., by calling 525-5050 or visiting www.lucastheatre.com.

APRIL 14

International Economics Conference

More than 350 economists from around the world will come to Savannah to share professional knowledge. April 14-15, Coastal Georgia Center. Conference submission and registration details available at ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/IIOC2007conference.html. For more information, call 871-1763 or e-mail seminars@georgiasouthern.edu.

- Compiled by Elisa Preston

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